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1. Sakyamuni Buddha Lower Burma 17th c. Wood, lacquer, gold leaf 21" tall 12" wide |
This style of Buddha is made by carving a wooden form and applying multiple coats of lacquer, a process that can take generations. Each layer is gilded after completion, the next coat applied over the gilding without cleaning. The layers can be as thick as 1/2". The damage on the right shoulder of this piece shows a cross section revealing the top 3 layers of lacquer Detail: Right side view Detail: Facial closeup. |